BERN part 2.

bern is a beautiful town- the way that the old town is situated in the middle of a huge bend of the Aare river. a very steep river bank means that the old town is sort of terraced buildings and gardens with the tall cathedral tower at the very top. the river bank on the opposite side affords many beautiful views of the old town and the bridges which fly high over the river connecting the old with the new.

some highlights of the old town include a series of fountains, large clock tower, and a fancy bus stop.

the Kindlifresserbrunnen fountain
(child-eating ogre)

be your own fountain.

stop #3: bern munster

gothic cathedral completed 1421, with tallest tower in switzerland and an amazing 'dance of death' stained glass window. most impressive to me is how its perched on the hill of the old town with giant buttresses below. also, the 'platform' behind the cathedral is a unique feature.

i don't remember all of my terminology, and left my gothic books at home, but the ribbing shown on the vaults is part of the later gothic period, where the ribbing patterns became more complex and decorative.